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Do you want to make a societal impact and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now looking for an engaged and structured Deputy Unit Manager for the Signals Intelligence Division. At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer a varied job in a knowledge-intensive environment where you get to make a difference every day.

Your Assignment

The Signals Intelligence Division at FRA is now seeking a Deputy Unit Manager within the area of Russian military capability. The division works with processing and analyzing collected material in order to report unique and highly requested intelligence to our clients.

As Deputy Unit Manager, your main task is to support the Unit Manager in implementing the unit's operational goals regarding production, as well as contacts with our national clients and international cooperation partners.

As Deputy Unit Manager, you are the link between the clients' intelligence needs and our production, and you support the Unit Manager in their responsibility to, among other things, develop production plans and production goals for both the short and long term. This includes noting feedback from clients, changes in needs, and identifying factors that could lead to future production. You also support the Unit Manager in the approval process of intelligence reports to clients.

The assignment also includes close cooperation with other parts of the agency, especially regarding collaboration on technical solutions needed to achieve the unit's operational goals.

The nature of the position involves trust-based working hours, and domestic and international travel may occur.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic degree in fields such as political science, law, military science, economics, engineering, or another relevant area, and/or equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience.
• Previous experience in a leading/coordinating role or position.
• Experience from working in intelligence or security services.
• Experience working with intelligence production.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
• Good computer skills.

We consider it meritorious if you have:

• Experience having worked in a leadership position.
• Experience from the defense sector.
• Knowledge in radio, telecommunications, and/or a basic understanding of technology.
• Previous experience in intelligence activities.
• Competence and/or interest in military issues.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with the following qualities. We will place great emphasis on your personal attributes. We are looking for someone who collaborates effectively with others and has an easy time building good relationships. The position places high demands on you being structured, responsible, and able to make decisions quickly. You are flexible, see opportunities in change, and demonstrate good judgment and decisiveness in your assessments and prioritizations. You contribute to a pleasant work climate characterized by interest, engagement, and motivation.

To succeed in the role of Deputy Unit Manager, you need to be professional and accommodating, as well as having a positive and trust-building attitude towards tasks and colleagues.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena, where every task is part of something bigger. In one way or another, as an employee, you get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You make a real difference, every day.

Our task as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals intelligence, and a warning bell for military threats.

Since 2024, FRA has led the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and handle cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive induction training and continuous competence development, which gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of different competencies and personalities, where every individual has unique traits and prerequisites. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to an stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (http://www.ncsc.se).

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More Information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, approx. 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security classification. Before employment, you will undergo a security check in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. We apply a six-month probation period. For more information, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager at phone 010-557 43 07. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) no later than 2026-07-05. Reference number 2026FRA802-2.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

Keywords: intelligence, political science, law, military science, economics, engineering, defense sector, leadership

Employment type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.
Working hours: Daytime.